Hail history for Elgin, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elgin since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elgin
- Last hail
- Feb 23, 2024
- 0.25 in, pea size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 19, 2004
14 reports on 14 days since 1976 · #113 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Elgin
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Elgin
The latest hail report in and around Elgin is from February 23, 2024, 0.25 in (pea size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.25 in on February 23, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elgin logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #113 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elgin accounts for 11% of the 130 reports filed in Kershaw County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median South Carolina town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 19, 2004 near Elgin.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elgin 0.4
- Kershaw County 4.2
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elgin 8
- Kershaw County 58
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elgin 0%
- Kershaw County 4%
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elgin | Kershaw | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elgin | Kershaw | 20:16 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Elgin | Kershaw | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Elgin | Kershaw | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Elgin | Kershaw | 16:14 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 57%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | 0.25 inpea | 1 NE Elgin | Kershaw | $100 | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 2.15 NNW Elgin | Kershaw | — | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Elgin | Kershaw | — | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.34 WNW Elgin | Kershaw | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Elgin | Kershaw | — | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Elgin | Kershaw | — | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Elgin | Kershaw | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 2.15 NNW Elgin | Kershaw | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elgin | Kershaw | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Elgin | Kershaw | — | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elgin | Kershaw | — | 20:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Elgin | Kershaw | — | 11:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elgin
- Lugoff 10 km · 26
- Columbia 18 km · 130
- Blythewood 19 km · 17
- Camden 20 km · 19
- Ridgeway 22 km · 10
- Hopkins 31 km · 10
- St. Andrews 32 km · 11
- Cayce 33 km · 17
Questions about hail in Elgin
How often does it hail in Elgin, South Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elgin since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #113 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elgin?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elgin?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 19, 2004 near Elgin. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elgin?
The most recent report in this data is from February 23, 2024 (0.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elgin had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was February 23, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.